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Cat safe wood preservative ?

status049status049 Posts: 28
in Garden design
I know this is a long shot but I wonder whether there are any cat safe wood preservatives( for my fencing) on the market? I know that cresote  is extremely toxic for cats.
Many thanks

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I don't think any paints have creosote in them now.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    @Fairygirl is correct. Creosote can only be used by folk with a license to do so (farmers etc). 
    Ordinary fence paints applied according to directions on the tin will be fine for your cat once it’s dried. 👍 🐈 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I forgot to say - most fence treatments are water based. You need a good dry spell to allow the paint to 'cure' properly, and it will then do a better job. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • status049status049 Posts: 28
    Many thanks for this.
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